Best Sadowsky 4-String J-Basses 2025

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Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Funk For Pop For R&B For Jazz For Session Work

BRANDS: Marcus Miller Harley Benton Fender Sandberg Sadowsky Squier

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado BK

by Sadowsky

Jazz R&B Funk

Key Feature:

• Versatile pickup blending

✓ PROS

• Great for slap bass techniques
• Excellent note definition

✗ CONS

• String spacing may not suit all players
• Requires EQ adjustment for optimal tone

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado BKElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 598469

$1,099

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Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin MO SGM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin MO SGM

by Sadowsky

Rock Session Work Pop

Key Feature:

• Excellent note definition

✓ PROS

• Bright, punchy single-coil tone
• Versatile pickup blending

✗ CONS

• Requires EQ adjustment for optimal tone
• Less output than humbucker basses

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin MO SGM4-String Electric BassScale length: 34" (864 mm)Bolt-on neckBody made of...

⭐ 4.7/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 493517

$3,299

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Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Vint 4 MA CAR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Vint 4 MA CAR

by Sadowsky

Session Work Rock Pop

Key Feature:

• Great for slap bass techniques

✓ PROS

• Classic Jazz Bass sound
• Excellent note definition

✗ CONS

• String spacing may not suit all players
• Less output than humbucker basses

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Vint 4 MA CARElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: Roasted...

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 598453

$1,044

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado CAO - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado CAO

by Sadowsky

Jazz Session Work Rock

Key Feature:

• Versatile pickup blending

✓ PROS

• Bright, punchy single-coil tone
• Classic Jazz Bass sound

✗ CONS

• Single-coils can be noisy
• Requires EQ adjustment for optimal tone

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado CAOElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 598994

$1,099

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Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin MO 59 Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin MO 59 Burst

by Sadowsky

Funk Jazz Pop

Key Feature:

• Bright, punchy single-coil tone

✓ PROS

• Great for slap bass techniques
• Classic Jazz Bass sound

✗ CONS

• String spacing may not suit all players
• Single-coils can be noisy

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin MO 59 Burst4-String Electric BassScale: 34" (864 mm)Bolt-on neckBody made of American...

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 493522

$3,849

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ4 RM TSB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ4 RM TSB

by Sadowsky

Rock Funk Pop

Key Feature:

• Bright, punchy single-coil tone

✓ PROS

• Versatile pickup blending
• Bright, punchy single-coil tone

✗ CONS

• Single-coils can be noisy
• May lack warmth for some styles

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ4 RM TSBElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: Roasted...

⭐ 4.4/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 598495

$989

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ4 RM SGR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ4 RM SGR

by Sadowsky

Jazz Pop Session Work

Key Feature:

• Great for slap bass techniques

✓ PROS

• Versatile pickup blending
• Excellent note definition

✗ CONS

• May lack warmth for some styles
• Single-coils can be noisy

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ4 RM SGRElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: Roasted...

⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 599035

$1,066

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Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin MO OW - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin MO OW

by Sadowsky

Funk Rock Pop

Key Feature:

• Great for slap bass techniques

✓ PROS

• Bright, punchy single-coil tone
• Great for slap bass techniques

✗ CONS

• Requires EQ adjustment for optimal tone
• May lack warmth for some styles

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin MO OW4-String Electric BassScale: 34" (864 mm)Bolt-on neckBody made of American red...

⭐ 4.5/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 493520

$3,629

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Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Vint 4 MA CAO - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Vint 4 MA CAO

by Sadowsky

Funk R&B Session Work

Key Feature:

• Great for slap bass techniques

✓ PROS

• Bright, punchy single-coil tone
• Excellent note definition

✗ CONS

• String spacing may not suit all players
• Requires EQ adjustment for optimal tone

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Vint 4 MA CAOElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: Roasted...

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 598818

$1,066

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Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin J/J Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 5.0/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin J/J Black

by Sadowsky

R&B Rock Funk

Key Feature:

• Excellent note definition

✓ PROS

• Great for slap bass techniques
• Classic Jazz Bass sound

✗ CONS

• May lack warmth for some styles
• Single-coils can be noisy

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin J/J BlackElectric BassAmerican swamp ash bodyBolt-on maple neckMaple fretboardFretboard...

⭐ 5.0/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 518432

$3,849

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Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin MO BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin MO BK

by Sadowsky

Rock Session Work Pop

Key Feature:

• Great for slap bass techniques

✓ PROS

• Classic Jazz Bass sound
• Versatile pickup blending

✗ CONS

• String spacing may not suit all players
• Less output than humbucker basses

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin MO BKElectric BassBody: American red alderBolt-on neck: MapleFretboard: MoradoFretboard...

⭐ 4.8/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 493519

$3,849

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado SIL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado SIL

by Sadowsky

Jazz Funk Pop

Key Feature:

• Excellent note definition

✓ PROS

• Great for slap bass techniques
• Classic Jazz Bass sound

✗ CONS

• Single-coils can be noisy
• Requires EQ adjustment for optimal tone

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado SILElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 599065

$1,044

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado CH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.8/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado CH

by Sadowsky

Rock Funk Jazz

Key Feature:

• Great for slap bass techniques

✓ PROS

• Bright, punchy single-coil tone
• Excellent note definition

✗ CONS

• Requires EQ adjustment for optimal tone
• May lack warmth for some styles

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado WHElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 599066

$1,044

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado CAR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 5.0/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado CAR

by Sadowsky

Session Work Rock Funk

Key Feature:

• Great for slap bass techniques

✓ PROS

• Classic Jazz Bass sound
• Bright, punchy single-coil tone

✗ CONS

• Requires EQ adjustment for optimal tone
• Single-coils can be noisy

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado CARElectric BassBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 598490

$1,099

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Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin J/J ´59 BR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin J/J ´59 BR

by Sadowsky

R&B Jazz Funk

Key Feature:

• Classic Jazz Bass sound

✓ PROS

• Excellent note definition
• Classic Jazz Bass sound

✗ CONS

• Requires EQ adjustment for optimal tone
• String spacing may not suit all players

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin J/J ´59 BRElectric BassAmerican swamp ash bodyBolt-on maple neckMaple fretboardFretboard...

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 518430

$3,849

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How to Choose the Best 4-String J-Basses

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced 4-string j-basses typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ4 RM TSB

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vintage JJ4 RM SGR

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin MO OW

Sadowsky MetroExpress 21 Vint 4 MA CAO

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin J/J Black

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Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado CH

Sadowsky MetroExp21 Vint JJ4 Morado CAR

Sadowsky MetroLine 21-4 Vin J/J ´59 BR

How to Choose the Best 4-String J-Basses

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